WGU D454 ADULT HEALTH 1 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
Acute (short-term, protective) and chronic (long-term, persists beyond expected
healing) - CORRECT ANSWER What are the two main types of pain?
Location, intensity, quality, onset, duration, relieving/aggravating factors, effect on
function - CORRECT ANSWER What are key elements of a pain assessment?
Heat/cold therapy, relaxation techniques, distraction, guided imagery - CORRECT
ANSWER Name two non-pharmacologic pain management strategies.
Vomiting, diarrhea, hemorrhage, burns, excessive diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER
What are common causes of fluid volume deficit?
Edema, weight gain, hypertension, crackles in lungs, jugular vein distention -
CORRECT ANSWER What are common signs of fluid volume excess?
Sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium - CORRECT ANSWER Which electrolytes
are most critical to monitor in nursing care?
Cough, fever, chills, crackles, shortness of breath, fatigue - CORRECT ANSWER
What are the main symptoms of pneumonia?
Influenza: abrupt onset, high fever, severe fatigue, body aches. Cold: gradual
onset, mild fever, runny nose, sneezing - CORRECT ANSWER How do influenza
symptoms differ from the common cold?
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
Acute (short-term, protective) and chronic (long-term, persists beyond expected
healing) - CORRECT ANSWER What are the two main types of pain?
Location, intensity, quality, onset, duration, relieving/aggravating factors, effect on
function - CORRECT ANSWER What are key elements of a pain assessment?
Heat/cold therapy, relaxation techniques, distraction, guided imagery - CORRECT
ANSWER Name two non-pharmacologic pain management strategies.
Vomiting, diarrhea, hemorrhage, burns, excessive diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER
What are common causes of fluid volume deficit?
Edema, weight gain, hypertension, crackles in lungs, jugular vein distention -
CORRECT ANSWER What are common signs of fluid volume excess?
Sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium - CORRECT ANSWER Which electrolytes
are most critical to monitor in nursing care?
Cough, fever, chills, crackles, shortness of breath, fatigue - CORRECT ANSWER
What are the main symptoms of pneumonia?
Influenza: abrupt onset, high fever, severe fatigue, body aches. Cold: gradual
onset, mild fever, runny nose, sneezing - CORRECT ANSWER How do influenza
symptoms differ from the common cold?
